Bemidji, Minnesota · field elev 1,391 ft
Density Altitude at Bemidji Regional (KBJI)
Bemidji Regional sits at 1,391 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (79 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,012 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.1 | −1,869 ft | 17.8 | −1,087 ft |
| February | 11.6 | −1,537 ft | 23.6 | −672 ft |
| March | 25.8 | −516 ft | 37.0 | 264 ft |
| April | 40.0 | 469 ft | 51.0 | 1,209 ft |
| May | 53.6 | 1,380 ft | 65.0 | 2,122 ft |
| June | 63.9 | 2,051 ft | 74.5 | 2,725 ft |
| July | 68.5 | 2,346 ft | 79.1 | 3,012 ft |
| August | 66.6 | 2,224 ft | 77.3 | 2,900 ft |
| September | 57.4 | 1,630 ft | 68.0 | 2,314 ft |
| October | 43.0 | 673 ft | 52.3 | 1,295 ft |
| November | 27.7 | −382 ft | 35.9 | 188 ft |
| December | 14.2 | −1,348 ft | 22.9 | −722 ft |
▲ above 5,000 ft · ⚠ above 8,000 ft. These are planning references at standard pressure and dry air — afternoon humidity and low pressure both push the real number higher. Run today's values below.
Run today’s numbers for KBJI
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,391 ft — the air behaves like 3,006 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,392 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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- AIR DENSITY
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- WATER · GRAINS/LB
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For training and reference · verify with official sources and your POH before flight · no tool on this site renders a go / no-go judgment
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KBJI in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bemidji Regional reaches roughly 3,012 ft at standard pressure. Hotter-than-normal days, low pressure, and humidity all push it higher, so run the day's actual numbers before flying.
What is the density altitude at KBJI on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,869 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,346 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,391 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Bemidji Regional?
1,391 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBJI (ICAO) / BJI (FAA), in Bemidji, Minnesota.